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Everything you need to know about the Rabbitohs Institute of Sports Management delivered by TAFE NSW

A minimum of two guaranteed graduate roles (across various departments) will be offered to graduates at the South Sydney Rabbitohs on successful completion of the curriculum.

Outside of the South Sydney Rabbitohs, potential career pathways from completing the course include (either in a sports club or other businesses):

  • Operations Coordinator
  • Sports Program Officer / Coordinator
  • Workforce Coordinator
  • Community Development Officer
  • Project Administrator/Coordinator
  • Sport Development Manager
  • Junior Performance Coach
  • Competition manager
  • Facility / Centre manager
  • Volunteer Coordinator

TAFE NSW will be delivering training and assessment for BSB50420 - Diploma of Leadership and Management and SIS50122 - Diploma of Sport, Aquatics and Recreation Management. Students need to successfully complete all 24 units listed to receive both qualifications.

  • 100 hours of work-based placement within the South Sydney Rabbitohs.
  • Exposure to South Sydney Rabbitohs football operations, fan engagement, membership operations, community engagement, marketing and media communications, events, clinics and more.
  • Guest presentations from South Sydney Rabbitohs staff, coaches and players
  • Networking opportunities with staff at the South Sydney Rabbitohs.

To apply, you must be a Year 12 graduate or equivalent, with no ATAR requirement. Proficiency in digital skills, including Microsoft Office is essential and a laptop with internet access is needed for classes and study outside of school hours. While optional, previous volunteer or work experience is beneficial and the ability to record videos is required.

Face to face classes for two days a week at the South Sydney Rabbitohs headquarters in Heffron Park Maroubra. Virtual classes or self-directed time for approximately six hours per week. Prep reading and assessment completion for approximately eight hours per week.

The next intake is scheduled to commence in February 2025.

Subject to successfully completing each subject, you will course complete in 11 months.

By completing the BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management and SIS50122 Diploma of Sport, Aquatics and Recreation Management as part of the South Sydney Rabbitohs and TAFE NSW partnership, students will have access to a nationally-recognised suite of diploma-to-degree pathways.

In addition to receiving entry to university, graduates will also receive up to one year of credit for a degree in some of Australia’s leading universities including the Bachelor of Sport Management and Bachelor of Business with a major in Sport Management.

Choosing a diploma-degree pathway means that graduates are academically well prepared for bachelor study and have the work skills and experience to start their dream career in a shorter time frame[SR3]

Yes, you will need to provide a transcript for units undertaken at another training provider. Where eligible, credit transfers can be applied to units that fits the criteria. See our info sessions to make further enquiries.

There will be a formal application and interview process to fill these roles but participation in this will be limited to the students participating in the course.
The specific roles available for graduates will depend on a number of factors, including (but not limited to):

  • Demand from South Sydney Rabbitohs for roles and responsibilities at the time of recruitment
  • The capability of students demonstrated across the course
  • The interest / preferences of students to be involved in various departments across the South Sydney Rabbitohs organisation
  • Relationships built between student and South Sydney Rabbitohs staff across the duration of the course

If you have not previously enrolled in any vocational education course or University qualification in the past, your fee will be: $6,280.00 (subject to confirmation by TAFE NSW)
If you have enrolled in any vocational education course or University qualification in the past, your fee will be: $7,080.00 (subject to confirmation by TAFE NSW).

A range of criteria apply for course fees, access to government subsidised training, payment by instalment, fee concessions, and fee exemptions that are available to eligible students. All Smart and Skilled student fees are subject to change by Training Services NSW. Students will pay the fee for the qualification that applies at the time they are to commence training. Students will not be affected by any subsequent changes to Smart and Skilled fees. Eligibility criteria apply. Visit tafensw.edu.au/enrol/fees.

Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders:
Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are eligible to be exempt from paying the Smart and Skilled student fee if they live or work in NSW or live at identified postcodes which border NSW.

Students with a disability:
Students who meet the eligibility requirements for Smart and Skilled and who receive a disability support pension and students with a disability (clients of a Teacher/Consultant for students with a disability or a specialist professional) are exempt from paying the Smart and Skilled student fee.

Students who meet the eligibility requirements for Smart and Skilled and are the current dependent child, spouse or partner of a recipient of a Disability Support Pension are exempt from paying the Smart and Skilled student fee.

Where you are in receipt of a disability support pension, a check of your CRN will be made with Centrelink to validate your eligibility for a fee exemption. The consent and authorisation for validating your CRN with Centrelink is given when accepting the conditions of your enrolment.

When completing your enrolment, you may need to fill in the TAFE NSW Fee Exemption application form. Contact TAFE NSW or go to your chosen college. Your eligibility for a fee exemption is determined at time of enrolment.

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